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Peace River Basin Manasota Courtesy regionalwater.org
Southwest Florida is feeling the effects of a stubborn drought, and the region’s main water reserve is down to about half its capacity. The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply […]
Florida’s New In-Person Fishing License Rule
Florida’s new rule that forces non-residents to buy short-term recreational fishing licenses in person, instead of online, has a lot of charter boat captains frustrated. They worry this could hit […]
Hurricane Milton Courtesy NOAA
May marks Hurricane Preparedness Month. It’s also an official reminder that hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. As we look ahead to 2026, the focus is shifting […]
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Back in 2010, Southwest Florida’s tourism industry took a nosedive after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Local businesses felt the pain, with over 500 claims for economic losses in Charlotte, […]
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon.
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon. The Florida Forest Service warns dangerous conditions will stretch into the late summer months, not just the traditional dry period. Almost 2,000 wildfires […]
DeSantis announces record-breaking Gulf Red Snapper season.
Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled big news for Florida anglers: the 2026 recreational Gulf red snapper season will run for 140 days, the longest stretch the state has ever offered. […]
Fire Ignites Behind Home Depot. Courtesy Cheri Cushman
On Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026, Englewood Area Fire Control District joined forces with Charlotte County Fire & EMS and Forestry to fight a brush fire near Kevitt Blvd., next […]
Sorbet and Juneau, Two Rescued Manatees
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature just welcomed two new manatee patients, Sorbet and Juneau, to the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. These young female manatees came here from ZooTampa […]
Rip Current Courtesy whoi.edu
A Lee County deputy rushed into action at Lovers Key State Park, rescuing three girls swept up in a rip current over the May 9–10 weekend. The Sheriff’s Office reported […]
Knock, knock
Picture this: you’re relaxing at home on a perfectly quiet Florida evening, watching your favorite show, winding down for bed. Then, there’s a knock at the door. You answer, and […]
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